Origin JV begins commissioning of 2nd stage
The joint venture between Origin Energy Limited (ORG) and ConocoPhillips, known as Australia Pacific LNG, announced it had commenced commissioning of the second, high-pressure stage of its Talinga coal seam gas development in Queensland. The JV started-up the low pressure stage one in November last year.
Australia Pacific LNG project director, Todd Creeger, said during stage two of the commissioning period gas from Talinga is supplementing existing gas supply to a number of clients and added that well deliverability above expectations to date.
Origin executive general manager Upstream Oil and Gas, Paul Zealand, said the development of the Talinga Gas Plant has seen a total of 56 wells drilled to date.
“The start-up of Stage Two involves high pressure reciprocating compressors and dehydration,” Mr Zealand said.
"An additional 12 wells on line since Stage One will bring total capacity to more than 30 terajoules per day (TJ/day).
On completion of stage two, the company said Talinga would have a final capacity of 90TJ/day.
“Commencement of commissioning of Stage 2 of the Talinga development will increase the production capacity from all of Australia Pacific LNG’s CSG interests to approximately 250 TJ per day, equivalent to up to 91 PJ per annum,” Mr Zealand said.
”This is expected to increase to 350 TJ/day when this phase of Talinga and the sixth phase of Spring Gully have been completed later this year, along with the ongoing development in non-operated assets.”
At the close of trade Wednesday, Origin shares were trading at $16.76.
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